RN Neurology

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

2d • $45 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its mission is to provide exceptional care by preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. The organization emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and career development.

The Registered Nurse in the neurology setting specializes in caring for individuals with neurologic diagnoses. The professional nurse establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families and leads and integrates care by planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs. This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period), with 12-hour day/night shifts and every-third-weekend rotation. Candidate tiers are recent neuro RN experience within the last 12 months, recent acute-care-unit experience within the last six months, or a new graduate RN.

The role may include serving as a charge nurse or preceptor when assigned. Other duties may be assigned. The hourly base pay range is $44.64 to $74.33; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, and other differentials may be available. Benefits eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree.
• 0 to 2 years of RN experience; new graduate RNs may be considered.
• Licensed Registered Nurse: Minnesota Board of Nursing license required upon hire when working in Minnesota, or Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services license required upon hire when working in Wisconsin.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association certification, current American Red Cross certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) within 1 year required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• 0 to 2 years of neuro experience.
• CNRN Certified Neuroscience Nurse certification.
• SCRN Stroke Certified Nurse certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs, identify outcomes, establish and supervise the plan of care, and modify it as needed.
• Maintain education and competencies to provide proficient, high-quality patient care.
• Use evidence-based nursing practice and consider applicable statutes, rules, and regulations when developing the plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish realistic, measurable outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patient capabilities and goals, available resources, and continuity-of-care plans.
• Identify outcomes that are age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and delegate appropriately to provide safe and effective care.
• Fulfill organizational requirements.
• When acting as charge nurse, coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operations and collaborate with unit staff, leadership, and other disciplines.
• When acting as preceptor, identify the orientee’s learning needs, plan learning experiences, and validate clinical competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree